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Hawthorne Groves Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

MetroWest · Orlando, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Hawthorne Groves

Hawthorne Groves offers larger garden-style layouts in MetroWest at asking rents below many newer Orlando communities. Location and space are its recurring strengths, while applicants should inspect closely for unit condition and pest-control history.

Neighborhood
MetroWest
Address
204 Hawthorne Groves Blvd, Orlando, FL 32835
Floor plans
1-3
Advertised rents
$1,498-$1,944 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents frequently value spacious floor plans and corner-unit layouts
  • Access to shopping, healthcare, the Turnpike, and SR 408 is a recurring advantage
  • Landscaping and community appearance receive positive feedback

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report pest issues in some units
  • Common complaints include inconsistent maintenance or management follow-through
  • Some residents report older finishes and renewal increases

Amenities

poolfitness centerclubhousebusiness centergarage and carport optionsbarbecue arealandscaped grounds

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Parking
Open parking plus carport and garage options; verify charges and availability.
Deposit
$300 shown on sampled public listing floor plans; verify by unit and applicant.
Utilities
Request current billing details for water, sewer, trash, electricity, and pest control.
Pet details
Pet-friendly; restrictions and charges apply.
Transit & commute
Near SR 408 and Florida's Turnpike, with LYNX service and shopping nearby; downtown is typically a drive.
Noise context
Parking-lot, upstairs-neighbor, and road exposure vary across the large property.
Flood & storm notes
Ask about drainage and first-floor intrusion history for the exact building.
Unit features
large layouts; breakfast bar; patio or balcony; select renovation packages; all-electric kitchen
Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

Questions to ask when you tour Hawthorne Groves

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

  • What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
  • Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
  • How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
  • Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
  • How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
  • Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
  • Who is the current management company, and how are unresolved resident issues escalated?
About these pros & cons How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.

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